Nietzscheism

or Nie·tzsche·an·ism

[nee-chee-iz-uh m or nee-chee-uh n-iz-uh m]

noun

the philosophy of Nietzsche, emphasizing the will to power as the chief motivating force of both the individual and society.

Origin of Nietzscheism

First recorded in 1905–10; Nietzsche + -ism

Related formsNie·tzsche·an, noun, adjective

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Examples from the Web for nietzschean

Contemporary Examples of nietzschean

Jerry Siegel initially conceived Superman as a Nietzschean über-mensch with telepathic powers who was bent on world domination.
‘Man of Steel,’ New Superman Movie Starring Henry Cavill, Falls Flat
Marlow Stern
June 11, 2013
I sat beside John Bolton whose Nietzschean whiskers bristled at the turn history had taken.
The Capital Goes Nuts
Simon Schama
November 6, 2008

Historical Examples of nietzschean

Barring the Nietzschean who had functioned in his absence, none had expected him.
Erik Dorn
Ben Hecht
Page xli, "Nietzschean" changed to "Nietzschian" for consistency.
Musical Criticisms
Arthur Johnstone
They form the best possible introduction to Nietzschean thought.
Thoughts Out of Season (Part II)
Friedrich Nietzsche
I thought you couldn't be in earnest about the Nietzschean philosophy.
The Simpkins Plot
George A. Birmingham
As he watched her go, the Nietzschean edifice seemed to shake and totter.
Martin Eden
Jack London

Word Origin and History for nietzschean

Nietzschean

adj.

1904, in reference to the ideas or followers of German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900).

Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper